Batwoman: Elegy: DC Compact Comics Edition

Name: Batwoman: Elegy: DC Compact Comics Edition
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9781799501824
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By J.H. Wiliams, III and Greg Rucka

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Graphic novels to read anywhere—DC Compact Comics collect DC's bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size! Marked by the blood-red bat emblem, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war—one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. A new villain... Read More

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Graphic novels to read anywhere—DC Compact Comics collect DC's bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size!

Marked by the blood-red bat emblem, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war—one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment.

A new villain has emerged in Gotham, masquerading as Alice, inspired by Alice in Wonderland. She sees herself as the hero in her own twisted fairytale with Gotham as her personal Wonderland. Kate Kane, also known as the Batwoman, is tasked with stopping Alice before she unleashes a deadly poison throughout the city.

Presented in the Compact Comics format, get the critically acclaimed graphic novel for only $9.99!

Collects Detective Comics #854-860.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781799501824

Publisher: DC Comics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 June 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: DC Comics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 240

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Adult Graphic Novels Fiction Graphic Novels Greg Rucka J.H. Wiliams, III Penguin Books

About the Author

Greg Rucka is the author of WONDER WOMAN- THE HIKETEIA, SUPERMAN- THAT HEALING TOUCH, GOTHAM CENTRAL, Queen and Country and many other graphic novels and co-author of 52, as well as suspense novels including Patriot Acts, Critical Space and Shooting at Midnight.

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